At the Petting Zoo

They smiled
Silent and slow
In the afternoon light
That comes sometimes
To this particular petting zoo.

The mother with
The red-cheeked child
And the uncle
Of one Miss Sylvia Hathaway
Are discussing clarinets
And Burgundy wine,
Which is best served in winter.

Behind them,
The kid who told you
About the fireworks
Is feeding the emu.
Jean laughs,
And you think you know why.
You see it too.